These baked falafel offer a healthier twist on the classic Middle Eastern street food staple, perfect for diabetic-friendly meal planning. By using cooked garbanzo beans as a base, you achieve a tender interior with a satisfyingly crisp exterior without deep frying. The blend of fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and garlic powder infuses each bite with aromatic depth and savory flavor. Whole wheat pastry flour and wheat germ add necessary structure and fiber, keeping blood sugar levels stable while delivering a hearty, protein-rich experience. Ideal for wraps, salads, or as a standalone side dish, this recipe proves that healthy cooking doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or texture.
Falafel – Vegetarian Cooking For Diabetics
Description
These baked falafel offer a healthier twist on the classic Middle Eastern street food staple, perfect for diabetic-friendly meal planning. By using cooked garbanzo beans as a base, you achieve a tender interior with a satisfyingly crisp exterior without deep frying. The blend of fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and garlic powder infuses each bite with aromatic depth and savory flavor. Whole wheat pastry flour and wheat germ add necessary structure and fiber, keeping blood sugar levels stable while delivering a hearty, protein-rich experience. Ideal for wraps, salads, or as a standalone side dish, this recipe proves that healthy cooking doesn't mean sacrificing taste or texture.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a food processor or blender, pulse the cooked garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and chopped onion until coarsely ground but not pureed.
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Transfer the bean mixture to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the whole wheat pastry flour, wheat germ, parsley, sesame seeds, pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl.
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Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a uniform, sticky dough forms.
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Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and roll each into a small ball or flatten slightly into patties.
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Drizzle the oil evenly over a large baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil the surface.
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Arrange the falafel in the dish, ensuring they are not touching.
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Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the falafel halfway through to ensure even browning and crispiness.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 540.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.2g32%
- Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 17.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 72.0g24%
- Dietary Fiber 17.8g72%
- Sugars 10.1g
- Protein 21.8g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
